Device for holding paper over cakes in ovens



(No Model.)

B. BALFOUR. DEVICE FOR HOLDING PAPER OVER CAKES IN OVENS.

No. 416,249. I Patented Dec. 3,1889.

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EMMA BALFOUR, OF SHERMAN, TEXAS.

DEVICE FOR HOLDING PAPER O VER CAKES IN OVENS.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 416,249, dated December 3, 1889.

Application filed April 23, 1889- Serial No. 3O8,34=O (No model.) i

To all whom it may concern.-

Be it known that I, EMMA BALFOUR, a citizen of the United States, residing at Sherman, in the county of Grayson and State of Texas, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Devices for Holding Paper Over Cakes in the Oven; andI do declare the following to be a full, clear, and exact description of the invention, such as will enable others skilled in the art to which it appertains to make and use the same, reference being i had to the accompanying drawing, and to the letters of reference marked thereon, which form a part of this specification.

My invention relates to improvements in devices for holding paper over cakes in ovens; and it consists in certain novel features herein described and claimed.

In the accompanying drawing, which fully illustrates my invention, the figure is a perspective view of the entire device.

Referring to the drawing by letter, A designates a hoop or frame upon which the paper is laid. It is made of wire of suitable size and shape, adapting it to the different styles and shapes of cake-tins.

B designates legs, each formed of a single piece of wire, the free ends being forked and bent around the frame A at equal distances.

These legs may be spread outward from an upright position, thus bringing the paper closer to the cake, or they may be folded inward toward the center for convenience in shipping.

O designates a wire hoop or frame similar in size to that of A, and hinged to it at a. The weight of this hoop resting upon the paper retains it in position.

The operation of my invention will be readily understood. A cake is placed in the oven, the holder placed in position over it, the hoop or frame C raised, and a paper placedupon the hoop A. The hoop O is then pressed down upon it, when the cake may be baked without the top being scorched.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim, and desire to secure by Letters Patent, 1s

In a device for holding paper over cakes in the oven, the hoop A,provided with legs B, and hoops O, hinged as shown, substantially as and for the purpose specified.

In testimony whereof Iaffix my signature in presence of two witnesses.

EMMA BALFOU'R.

Witnesses:

S. W. PORTER, S. B. STALNAKER. 

